Category Archives: faith

ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute

Saturday, July 28th 2018 In Clear Lake, Iowa; Great Aunt Judy gives ClaraJane a first lesson and the flute she had received from her parents as a little girl. 2018-07-28 ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute [20 seconds]:   … Continue reading

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At Rise: Go to the Gym Mom

Thursday, July 19th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are in their hotel room before dinner and a juggling show.   The kids are delightfully sharing a craft activity on the floor while Daddy plays Clash on his phone from bed … Continue reading

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My New Crush: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

July 1st 2017   What a way to start off the 2nd half of this horrific year, with a win by this spunky young self-styled Democratic-Socialist from the Bronx, upsetting an old moldy Democrat in Congress.  Booyah! ‘This is the … Continue reading

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Pre Baby Boy MNOOKM Party

Sunday, July 1st 2018 On this glorious Sunday my sister, mom & I found our families available to hang out.  Perfect timing before the pending arrival of Baby MYSTERY BOY! 2018-07-01 Pre-Baby Boy MNOOKM Party [1:19]: #McSweeney-Neely-Oberhauser-Oberhauser-Kolonoski-McSweeney My only regret:  … Continue reading

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To Circus Camp with Gavin

Sunday, June 24th 2018 Also Cousin Dawson’s second day with us! 2018-06-24 TO CIRCUS CAMP WITH GAVIN [1:36]:   ♥♥♥♥♥

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Dawson’s First Day With Us

Saturday, June 23rd 2018 Amidst all the horrible news, something delightful this way comes;  my nephew from Little Rock.  Thank you Sister Joye! 2018-06-23 DAWSON’S FIRST DAY [28 seconds]:   More to  come… (o; ♥♥♥♥♥

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Parenting: Getting Unstuck

June 13th 2018 Today I said this to my daughter: Me:  Sweetheart I want to talk with you about something.  You know how sometimes when you don’t like something or you get stressed, you… I don’t know a better way … Continue reading

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Secret Juggler: Haitian Cake

Saturday, June 9th 2018 Leaving my gig in Cambridge at 4:40pm, I see this text from my 5pm client in Malden: “No one here yet can jennythejuggler come @5:30?” My booking manager has already replied:  “Sorry she can’t change times … Continue reading

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Otter River Memorial Day Camping SPLOOP Style

Memorial Day Weekend 2018  @Otter River State Forest Return to editing 2018 05 25 OTTER RIVER SPLOOP CAMPING [9:03]:     V. Marino:    CJ:    Vi:   Z:    Gav:    Viv:    #SPLOOP  

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Hospital Clowning: Bucket Busting

Wednesday, May 23rd 2018 Although partnering with Dr. Bucket Buster mostly defies description, here are three gems from today.   1)  Playing the Window:  Who’s Turn is it Anyway? A young boy and his father are in the room.  Bucket … Continue reading

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